AYA Youth Collective
We create communities, rooted in belonging, for youth experiencing instability to own their future.
AYA Youth Collective at a glance
In short: AYA Youth Collective gave $396K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $198K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $396,466
- +515.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $198,233
- +515.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $198,233
- Total assets
- $5,091,366
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who AYA Youth Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arbor Circle ($298K). Together the top 2 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2024) to $396K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Circle Grand Rapids, MI | Passthru Fed Grant | $298,073 |
| Family Promise Grand Rapids, MI | Passthru Fed Grant | $98,393 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,091,366 | $5,087,751 | $4,256,152 | $396,466 | 2 | $44,571 |
| 2024 | $4,333,189 | $4,041,327 | $3,616,843 | $64,380 | 2 | $52,674 |
| 2023 | $3,907,131 | $2,211,050 | $2,243,444 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,689,480 | $2,215,318 | $2,188,536 | — | — | $-203,668 |
| 2021 | $3,514,324 | $1,818,507 | $1,666,479 | — | — | — |
About AYA Youth Collective
Based on IRS filings
AYA Youth Collective is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $396K. Net investment income was $45K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AYA Youth Collective is led by Lauren Vankeulen, CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Vankeulen
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $189K (2025)
Missy Jackson
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julius Lema
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Perdue
Board Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcos Esparza
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dl McKinney
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Payne
Board Director
Board Member → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Torres
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Burdine
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Cunningham
Board Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micalah Webster
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corinne Curtis
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Vanharen
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alex Torres (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Keller (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Laketa Alexander (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Corinne Sprague (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ja-Quari Moore-Bass (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jacques Moss (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Luis Mossburg (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Khara Dewit (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Krista Josephson (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $189K, to Lauren Vankeulen (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about AYA Youth Collective
How much does AYA Youth Collective give each year?
AYA Youth Collective gave $396K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $64K across 2 grants.
How large is AYA Youth Collective?
AYA Youth Collective reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is AYA Youth Collective?
AYA Youth Collective is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does AYA Youth Collective operate?
AYA Youth Collective has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is AYA Youth Collective's EIN?
AYA Youth Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2391112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
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